Speaking of clinicians there were many gathered from all over including Major Kevin Metcalf, Graeme Press, Neil Smith, Rich Swingle, Bernie Dake, Peter Baird, Greg Payton, David Andrews, Marie-Ange Hayden, William Himes, Peggy Thomas and Martyn Thomas. From the list, you can guess that there was no lack of quality in the instruction given.
Sprinkled in the middle of the plenary sessions each delegate participated in a small group Bible study of the Psalms of Ascent (Psalm 121-134) led by members of the CSB and Bill Booth Theater Company.
In addition to the CSB the weekend was supported by members of the Bill Booth Theater Company, The Singing Company and even Resource Connection.
On Sunday morning our new territorial leaders Commissioners Barry and Sue Swanson spoke to us during a pair of worship services.
The weekend was a great time of refreshment, reminder and instruction for those involved in and partially responsible for worship in our corps. Unfortunately, my observation is that the event wasn't nearly as well attended as it probably should have been. I suppose a "glass half empty" guy might observe that perhaps worship isn't the priority it should be in the territory. On the other hand, a "glass half full" person might assume that worship is in such good shape in the territory that it wasn't necessary for more people to attend.
Whatever the case, the Lord blessed those who were there with His presence and I believe corps that were represented stand to benefit in the days ahead.
For the band geeks that read my writings I suppose I should tell you some of the items we played either as prelude music or during the plenary sessions. (Non band geeks need not read further.) These are in addition to a number of song accompaniments we did either alone or together with the Singing Company.
- Manhattan
- Joshua Swings the Battle (soloist: Ben Kinzie)
- Exeter Temple
- When I Remember (soloist: Beth Cooper)
- Renaissance
- In Christ Alone
- Garments of Peace (soloist: Peggy Thomas)
